SB-48

california gay history

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politics + activism

Effort to Repeal California Gay History in Schools Officially Fails

The people trying to repeal SB 48, California’s gay history bill, aren’t going to be able to pull it off.

Rachel —

Oct 13, 2011

california gay history

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politics + activism

Anti-Gays Find “Repealing CA’s Gay History Mandate” Quite Challenging, Not an Easy A

Forget about the fact that most California public schools can’t even afford new textbooks — let’s make sure that when they do, Harvey Milk isn’t mentioned anywhere.

Riese —

Sep 6, 2011

california gay history

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society + culture

‘Stop SB 48’ Campaign Doesn’t Want US History Books to Tell the Truth

The predictable, yet still enraging, backlash to California’s groundbreaking LGBT-inclusive history textbooks.

Carmen —

Jul 26, 2011

california gay history

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politics + activism

CA Gov Signs LGBT School Textbook Bill, Making California Textbooks Opposite of Texas Textbooks

California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a controversial bill today requiring LGBT history inclusion in social studies texts. Which of the US’s two largest textbook markets will influence the entire nation?

Riese —

Jul 14, 2011

california gay history

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politics + activism

Why Gay History Could Make History In California

Schoolkids in California are one step away from having gay role models included in their standard social science curriculum.

Rachel —

Jul 7, 2011

california gay history

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politics + activism

California Textbooks Might Include Gay Role Models, History

What if you had found out about gay historical figures and role models from your teacher, and not frantic late-night googling?

Ryan Yates —

Apr 4, 2011